Ice-T addresses his Law and Order: SVU status after 23 seasons

• Ice-T has addressed his reduced screen time as Sergeant Odafin Tutuola on the current season of Law & Order: SVU.
• He explained to TMZ that the cutback is due to budget constraints following Kelli Giddish's return as a series regular, meaning the show could not afford both full-time.
• Ice-T, who has been on the show for 23 seasons, has appeared in four out of eight episodes this season, a significant reduction from previous seasons.
• Despite the decreased appearances, he assured fans he is not leaving the series and will be "sprinkled throughout this season".
• The actor-rapper stated he is content with the change, as it allows him more time for family and other projects.

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Ice-T says reduced screen time on Law & Order: SVU is due to budget constraints after Kelli Giddish’s return